Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight

No War, No Appeasement: Zolal Habibi on Iran’s Fight for Freedom

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In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, We speak with Iranian human rights activist Zolal Habibi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran.

Born into a family shaped by repression Habibi has spent her life advocating for a democratic alternative to the Islamic Republic. 

Amongst the backdrop of America and Israel's war on Iran

They discuss:

  •  The reality of resistance inside Iran 
  •  Why repeated uprisings haven’t yet toppled the regime 
  •  The role of women at the forefront of protest movements 
  •  The controversy and vision behind the NCRI 
  • The lack of nuance among Western commentators
  •  Why she argues the solution is “neither war nor appeasement”

And ultimately, what a free Iran could look like — and whether it’s closer than we think.

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